Correlation Between Sleep And Performance

The Correlation Between Sleep and Performance SLEEP! Our bodies are hardworking machines that need to be replenished during the night while we sleep. Does that mean getting a certain amount of sleep can affect a person 's physical performance? According to a national survey that was called Better Sleep Month in 2008, people who slept nine or more hours at night were more likely to be involved in high intensity workouts such as: weight lifting, biking, or running. Sleep deprivation can physically affect a person and can negatively affect a person 's mood, energy, coordination, and agility. ("Physical Performance & Sleep"). In another survey given, one out of three respondents indicated that a good nights sleep had a positive correlation with improved physical performances. Lack of sleep can affect a person 's disposition, mood, reduce work productivity, and impair physical performances. Poor sleep is correlated to mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. Whereas getting an adequate amount of sleep is said to improve one 's mood, attitude, and…show more content…Even occasional all-nighters with the help of caffeinated beverages such as coffee, energy drinks, or tea can lead to someone developing insomnia. This can also increase the use of alcohol and motor vehicle accident. Dr.Alapat recommends students get eight to nine hours of sleep, study during periods of optimal brain function (around 6-8pm), avoid studying in early afternoons (the time of least alertness), don 't abuse caffeinated drinks (it remains in the system for 6-8 hours), chronic sleep deprivation cam contribute to the development of diabetes, high blood pressure, and even heart disease. ("Sleep Deprivation Could Affect Academic Performance of College

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